Skilled nursing · Pittsburgh, PA

Canterbury Place

310 FISK STREET, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

1 / 5CMS 115 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

32

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Canterbury Place carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 32 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Pennsylvania state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 1-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 28.3 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.24 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 50 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
1.24
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
50%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
28.3%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Pennsylvania state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★4 / 5
Quality measures★★★★1 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
1.24
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
4.06
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
50%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
32%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
28.3%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
13.8%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
8.0%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID395146
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds115
Avg residents112

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    This facility reports 4.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 1.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 28% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Canterbury Place?

Canterbury Place has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 1 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Canterbury Place been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Canterbury Place appears in the record section above.

Does Canterbury Place use antipsychotic medications?

28.3 percent of long-stay residents at Canterbury Place are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 13.8 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Canterbury Place's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Canterbury Place has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 32 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Pennsylvania state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Canterbury Place?

Canterbury Place is located at 310 FISK STREET, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. Phone: (412) 622-9000. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Canterbury Place a special focus facility?

Canterbury Place is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Canterbury Place's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Canterbury Place has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Canterbury Place compare to other Pittsburgh skilled nursing facilities?

Canterbury Place holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 32. The full Pittsburgh directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Pittsburgh directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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